Older drivers are no more dangerous on the road than any other motorist, it has been revealed.

A report published today by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) shows that those over the age of 70 are considerably safer than younger drivers and more reliable on bends and overtaking than 50 year olds.

Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, said that the findings contradict the common assumption that older drivers are a danger on the roads.

"Just eight per cent of drivers are over 70 and they are involved in around four per cent of injury crashes, but of the 15 per cent of drivers who are in their teens and 20s, 34 per cent are involved in injury crashes," he added.

Mr Greig went on to recommend that older drivers are made more aware of the risks they face and offered assessments to help them deal with these dangers.

Last month, the IAM stressed that effective enforcement is key to reducing dangerous driving on UK roads.

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